Saint-Laurent-du-Var, France

Full City Profile

2.1 /5.0

C Fair

29,516 Population 7,568/sq mi density

105 ft Elevation 32 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Overall

2.1 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$26,309 median income, 10.0% unemployment

Affordability

2.1 / 5.0

$212,000 home value, $1,060/mo rent

Saint-Laurent-du-Var enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.6°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	105 ft (32 m)
Area	3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²)
Population Density	7,568/sq mi
Coordinates	43.6732°N, 7.1900°W
Timezone	Europe/Paris

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.9"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 0.1"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.20"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,981 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 20, 2025.

Oct 31, 1997	12 km SE of Seyne-les-Alpes, France	M4.8	88 km
Apr 7, 2014	7 km SE of Guillestre, France	M4.8	110 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km NE of Melle, Italy	M4.6	100 km
Feb 25, 2001	28 km SSE of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, France	M4.6	33 km
Mar 14, 2001	34 km SSE of San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy	M4.6	76 km
Feb 11, 1991	5 km ESE of Briançon, France	M4.6	139 km
Apr 19, 2009	1 km ENE of Bandito, Italy	M4.5	128 km
Oct 3, 2012	2 km N of Melle, Italy	M4.5	102 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNW of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.5	107 km
Feb 24, 1997	36 km SE of Cervo, Italy	M4.5	100 km
Mar 2, 2012	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.5	99 km
Jul 25, 2011	5 km NW of Cantalupa, Italy	M4.4	146 km
Apr 21, 1995	4 km ESE of Menton, France	M4.4	31 km
Jul 17, 1993	0 km NNE of Calice Ligure, Italy	M4.4	107 km
Jan 20, 1994	1 km SW of Melle, Italy	M4.3	99 km
Feb 26, 2012	13 km ESE of Embrun, France	M4.2	105 km
Jul 30, 2016	0 km SSW of Fleccia-Chianavasso, Italy	M4.2	141 km
Jun 10, 2003	1 km NNE of Piobesi Torinese, Italy	M4.2	128 km
May 16, 2023	16 km W of Pleyne, Italy	M4.1	103 km
Jul 14, 2014	8 km NNW of Jausiers, France	M4.1	99 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	FRENCH RIVIERA (LIGURIAN SEA)	Meteorological	10.0 m	9	6 km
1968	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Earthquake	3.0 m	—	79 km
1564	LIGURIA-COTE D'AZUR	Eruption + Earthquake	—	650	39 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	3.3 in
February	46°F (8°C)	2.4 in	Coldest
March	50°F (10°C)	2.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	2.7 in
May	61°F (16°C)	2.2 in
June	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
July	80°F (27°C)	0.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.3 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.0 in
October	59°F (15°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
November	51°F (11°C)	3.8 in
December	46°F (8°C)	3.3 in

Saint-Laurent-du-Var has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.7").

View full weather details →